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THE FACTS
When is Stuttgart vs FC Cologne on and what time does it start? Stuttgart vs FC Cologne will take place on Saturday 24th February, 2024 – 14:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Stuttgart vs FC Cologne? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Stuttgart vs FC Cologne on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Stuttgart vs FC Cologne
Where can I stream Stuttgart vs FC Cologne in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Stuttgart vs FC Cologne can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
STUTTGART
Stuttgart had to graft to get the job done against a resolute Darmstadt outfit fighting for the lives, but they did enough to earn a 1-2 victory which now draws them to within just four points of second-placed Bayern Munich following their two recent defeats. Four straight Bundesliga wins have come at an excellent time for Stuttgart, who are now firmly cemented inside the top four as they have been for pretty much the whole season in what has been a remarkable campaign so far.
FC COLOGNE
FC Cologne fell to their first defeat in four league matches last Saturday against Werder Bremen, who did a job on them away from home. The game desperately lacked quality and it always felt like one goal would win, which proved to be the case when it came through Werder in the 70th minute. The loss leaves them now just one point behind Mainz, who would knock FC Cologne into the automatic relegation places on Friday night should they beat league leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
THE TEAM NEWS
STUTTGART
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Seimen; Vagnoman, Anton, Ito, Mittelstadt; Karazor, Stiller; Leweling, Millot, Fuhrich; Guirassy
UNAVAILABLE: Di Benedetto (Injured), Nartey (Injured), Nubel (Injured), Stenzel (Suspended), Undav (Injured), Zagadou (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bredlow (Illness)
FC COLOGNE
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Schwabe; Schmitz, Hubers, Chabot, Finkgrafe; Martel, Huseinbasic; Maina, Kainz, Ljubicic; Thielmann
UNAVAILABLE: Downs (Injured), Selke (Injured), Uth (Injured), Waldschmidt (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Alidou (Illness)
THE PREDICTION
We’re likely to see wave after wave of Stuttgart attacks over the course of this game with FC Cologne keeping bodies back inside their own half and set up in a disciplined structure which makes them as difficult as possible to break down. But this Stuttgart unit boasts too much offensive fluidity and class to be shut out for the duration of this one, especially with Guirassy leading the line. The hosts should eventually win out, but don’t expect it to be by a high margin.
TIP: STUTTGART TO WIN